Appointments
26 Mar
Rising debts and illicit financial flows (IFFs) are twin challenges that are stifling the development of Africa.
26 Mar
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Alumnae Association (AWEAA) has urged the government to eliminate multiple taxation and unfavourable policies affecting the upscale and growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
26 Mar
With an increased Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation to states since the removal of fuel subsidy, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged that governors channel their allocation towards verifiable, visible and sustainable socio-economic projects.
26 Mar
Professionals, under the aegis of The Secretariat Club, have stressed the need for organisations of experts with lofty aims and ideals to take matters of succession and continuity seriously.
21 Mar
Heirs Technologies has appointed Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a statement, the firm said Idiong brings considerable experience in the technology sector and a visionary approach to his new role.
21 Mar
New research on how artificial intelligence (AI) evaluates the prestige and social value of occupations has been unveiled.The study, published by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), shed light on the potential risks of using such...
21 Mar
To deepen the professional relevance of members, the institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has disclosed plans to sign a pact with the United Kingdom Financial Reporting Council (UK FRC) for members to obtain
21 Mar
Stakeholders have emphasised the need to bridge the regulatory gaps faced by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), especially female-owned ones.
21 Mar
The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) and the Post-Graduate College, University of Ibadan, have said it is imperative to train and develop the capacity of scholars, supervising doctoral students. The two institutions emphasised that developing scholars’ capabilities would strengthen their capacity and enhance their productivity, as well as improve their turnaround time.…
21 Mar
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issue, empowered 200 women with a point of sale (PoS) machine and N4 million as a start-off grant.
21 Mar
To instill a sense of purpose and vision, about 48 trainees have graduated from this year’s tech talent incubator programme, organised by Kora. According to the organisers, the Kora Tech Talent Incubator programme, tagged ‘The Curve’, aims not only to impart...
21 Mar
Jobberman has launched its latest gender responsiveness campaign focused on elevating entrepreneurship and vocational training for over 558, 000 young women in 12 states across the country.
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The Kaduna State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, set up a 13-man adhoc committee to investigate financial transactions, loans, grants, and project execution under the immediate-past Governor of the State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Specifically, Yusuf Mugu, a member representing Kaura constituency, moved the motion on a matter of public importance that the loans borrowed by…
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Gunmen on Tuesday invaded the Secretariat of Ilejemeje local government area in Ẹda-Oniyọ, Ekiti State, vandalized the council buildings and injured one person. The hoodlums who were heavily armed with dangerous weapons like guns, charms, and cutlasses invaded the Secretariat at about 10:am. An eyewitness who did not want his name mentioned told newsmen that…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is unhappy with the Governor Abba Yusuf led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) administration of Kano state for allegedly masterminding what it termed as "the political persecution" of its National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. APC, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Mr Felix Morka, described the…
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Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives have issued President Bola Tinubu a three three-month ultimatum to resolve the worsening insecurity across the country or face mass from Nigerians. The minority lawmakers said they remained united, indivisible, and committed to acting as a watchdog on behalf of the Nigerian…
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The Federal Government has announced it has kicked off the disbursement of the N50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to nano businesses nationwide. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, dislcosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Nano businesses are enterprises that have…
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Former campaign spokesman President Bola Tinubu in southeast and current Chairman of Forum of Former Members of Enugu State House of Assembly (FOF-MENHA), Dr. Josef Onoh has through his weight behind the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, in urging the president’s appointees from the northern extraction to stand up in Defence of…
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Some suspected hoodlums from Obbo-Aiyegunle in Kwara State on Tuesday attacked Ilejemeje Local Government Secretariat and some residents of the town over a land dispute. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the alleged hoodlums were heavily armed and fired gunshot to scare residents. The local government secretariat windows and doors were vandalised as…
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A Muslim pupil lost a UK court challenge Tuesday against a top London school's ban on prayer rituals, in a case about freedom of religion in schools that captured national attention. The student, who cannot be named, took legal action against Michaela Community School in northwest London, claiming the policy was discriminatory and "uniquely" affected…
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Hajia Asma’u Malami, the wife of late Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Alhaji Shehu Malami, has dragged her stepson and stepdaughter to Court over her husband’s will. Other plaintiffs are Mustapha, Sadiq, Amina, Zainab and A’isha, children of the late Malami and Asma’u The respondents are also deceased children, Aminu and Hafsat. At the resumed…
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On Tuesday, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) faced a fresh crisis during the House of Representatives' caucus meeting. Allegedly, lawmakers aligned with the party's acting Chairman, Umar Damagun, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike attempted to express confidence in Damagun, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The failed plot was as a result of resistance from a…